Serious Skoda Rapid and Morris Marina crash on the M6 - 8 Apr 1990
Accident reference 1990070M10165
Accident summary
On Sunday 8 April 1990 at 00:03 a serious collision occurred near M6 involving 2 vehicles (skoda rapid, morris marina) and 2 casualties (1 slight, 1 serious) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.
Key details
- Posted speed limit: 70 mph
- Road type: Dual carriageway
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Basic Information
| Accident Reference | 1990070M10165 |
| Police Reference | 070M10165 |
| Date & Time |
Sunday
|
| Severity | Serious |
| Vehicles Involved | 2 |
| Casualties | 2 |
| Police Force | Cheshire |
Road & Location Details
| First Road | M6 |
| Second Road | Unclassified road |
| Road Type | Dual carriageway |
| Speed Limit | 70 mph |
| Local Authority District | 127 |
Environmental Conditions
| Light Conditions | Darkness - no lighting |
| Weather Conditions | Fine no high winds |
| Road Surface Conditions | Dry |
| Special Conditions | None |
| Carriageway Hazards | Previous accident |
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SlightVehicles (2)
Vehicle 1
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | SKODA RAPID |
| Vehicle Age | 6 years |
| Engine Capacity | 1174cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Slowing or stopping |
Driver Information
| Age | 44 |
| Sex | Female |
Vehicle 2
Vehicle Information
| Type | Unknown |
| Make/Model | MORRIS MARINA |
| Engine Capacity | 1798cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Manoeuvre | Going ahead other |
Driver Information
| Age | 44 |
| Sex | Male |
Casualties (2)
Casualty 1
Basic Information
| Class | Passenger |
| Severity | Slight |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 25 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 1 |
Additional Details
| Car Passenger | Rear seat passenger |
Casualty 2
Basic Information
| Class | Driver or rider |
| Severity | Serious |
| Type | Unknown |
| Age | 44 |
| Sex | Male |
| Associated Vehicle | Vehicle 2 |
Additional Details
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Data Source
This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.